Thanks for the great info. Her chef is putting together an itinerary for us, as we have never focused on food before. He sent us to a great tempora place in Nagano (sp) last time we were there. Aside from food, we want to show her the basics. This is her first time in Japan. Her restaurants focus on Japanese comfort food, so your suggestions are perfect. Btw, People magazine named their Japanese hotdogs one of the best hotdogs in the Nation.